Mana-Sota Lighthouse For The Blind Inc
- Assets
- $4.9m
- Revenue
- $1.7m
- Investments
- $3.9m
- Employees
- 35
- Location
- Sarasota, FL
- Founding
- 10/1986
- Data as of
- 09/2023
- EIN
- 59-2591136
Organization Overview
Mana-Sota Lighthouse For The Blind Inc is located in Sarasota, FL. The organization was established in 1986. According to its NTEE Classification (G41) the organization is classified as: Eye Diseases, Blindness & Vision Impairments, under the broad grouping of Voluntary Health Associations & Medical Disciplines and related organizations. As of 09/2023, Mana-Sota Lighthouse For The Blind Inc employed 35 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Mana-Sota Lighthouse For The Blind Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 09/2023, Mana-Sota Lighthouse For The Blind Inc generated $1.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.9m during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 3.3% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
LIGHTHOUSE VISION LOSS EDUCATION CENTER'S MISSION IS TO EDUCATE AND EMPOWER THOSE AFFECTED BY VISION LOSS SO THEY MAY ENJOY HAPPY, HEALTHY AND INDEPENDENT LIVES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAMS - THE INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM PROMOTES SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND INDEPENDENCE AMONG INDIVIDUALS WITH VISION LOSS BY PROVIDING TRAINING IN ADAPTIVE SKILLS FOR DAILY LIVING ACTIVITIES SUCH AS PREPARING MEALS, SHOPPING, MANAGING MONEY, ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY (INCLUDING USING A WHITE CANE), AND THE USE OF ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY APPS AND DEVICES.
1. PEEPERS STORE - PEEPERS IS OUR LOW VISION STORE WHICH OFFERS ONE TO ONE, CONSULTATIVE SELLING OF MAGNIFIERS AND OTHER VISION AIDS. SELECTIONS ARE BASED ON WHICH PRODUCTS ARE MOST APPROPRIATE TO AN INDIVIDUAL'S PARTICULAR EYE CONDITION. PEEPERS OPENED A WEBSTORE IN NOVEMBER OF 2020 DESIGNED TO SELL OUR LESS-CONSULTATIVE PRODUCTS. EXPENSES - $15,162.
VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM - THE VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM PROVIDES THE TOOLS AND STRATEGIES FOR JOB READINESS AND JOB PLACEMENT TO VISUALLY IMPAIRED AND BLIND ADULTS TO ACCESS, MAINTAIN OR RETURN TO EMPLOYMENT. INDIVIDUALS IN THIS PROGRAM WORK AT THEIR OWN PACE, RECEIVING TRAINING IN COMPUTER SKILLS, RESUME PREPARATION, MOCK INTERVIEWS, TIME MANAGEMENT, ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY, AND ACCESSING TRANSPORTATION TO HELP ATTAIN EMPLOYMENT. THE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES JOB EXPLORATION, CAREER PATHS, WORK-BASED LEARNING EXPERIENCE, JOB SHADOWING, INTERNSHIPS AND EXPERT PRESENTERS TO ENHANCE EMPLOYABILITY LEADING TO AN OPTIMAL PLACEMENT IN THE WORKFORCE.
YOUNG ADULT VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION (VR) TRANSITION PROGRAM - THE YOUNG ADULT VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION TRANSITION PROGRAM PROVIDES VISUALLY IMPAIRED STUDENTS AGE 14-22 WITH TRAINING AND SUPPORT GEARED TOWARD THE TRANSITION TO COLLEGE, TRADE SCHOOL OR GENERAL EMPLOYMENT. STUDENTS IDENTIFY THEIR TALENTS AND SPECIAL INTERESTS SO THEY MAY BEGIN PLANNING LIFE GOALS, PARTICIPATING IN INSTRUCTION DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR AFTER SCHOOL AS WELL AS DURING THE SUMMER, CULMINATING IN A HANDS-ON WORK EXPERIENCE DURING THE SUMMER. IN ADDITION TO VOCATIONAL SKILLS, THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES INSTRUCTION IN INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Phil Ames Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Kristin Doyle Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Josh Kitchner Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Chris Enger Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Richard A Draper Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jessica Mark Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $36,664 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $934,269 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $578,533 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,549,466 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $104,015 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$9,309 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $8,199 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,736,617 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $104,174 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $8,558 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,153,010 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $18,908 |
| Other employee benefits | $81,356 |
| Payroll taxes | $94,614 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $58,535 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $2,904 |
| Fees for services: Other | $98,752 |
| Advertising and promotion | $19,514 |
| Office expenses | $28,942 |
| Information technology | $29,108 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $20,716 |
| Travel | $47,742 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,595 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $9,745 |
| Insurance | $20,614 |
| All other expenses | $2,119 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,881,797 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $39,309 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $502,706 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $163,563 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $16,516 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $38,109 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $230,822 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $3,902,200 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $17,248 |
| Total assets | $4,910,473 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $149,100 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $7,657 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $156,757 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,176,213 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,577,503 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $4,910,473 |